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Circular Economy

Can Green PE, Better Collection and Recycling Redeem Plastic? Braskem Thinks So

Published on June 11, 2019

Written by Sustainable Brands

About a 5 minute read

As ocean plastic in particular has captured the world’s attention, plastic producers such as Braskem have quickly ramped up efforts to use plastic responsibly and create better alternatives. Read More...

Materials & Packaging

L’Oréal, TerraCycle Illustrate How Products Should Be Made, Packaged

Published on June 9, 2019

Written by Hope Freedman and Melissa Radiwon

About a 9 minute read

The innovators behind Seed Phytonutrients and the Loop reusable packaging platform shared lessons learned, and the potential impacts these disruptive new approaches to product and packaging development could hold for their respective industries. Read More...

Organizational Governance

Reaching Deep Into Communities to Cultivate Tomorrow’s Changemakers

Published on June 9, 2019

Written by Mia Overall Melissa Radiwon Shannon Houde and Mandy McNeil

About a 11 minute read

Throughout the week at SB’19 Detroit, as we were regaled with tales of inspiring programs such as Dave’s Killer Bread’s Second Chance Employment initiative, we were pleasantly struck by the theme that emerged of brands and other organizations cultivating leaders and changemakers from unlikely places and in unique ways. Read More...

AT&T: Future Focused. Purpose Driven.

Published on June 8, 2019

Written by AT&T

About a 4 minute read

As I was talking with an investor the other day talk about his system of evaluating a company’s environmental, social, and governance (ESG) performance, it occurred to me how familiar that discussion was becoming. Read More...

Avery Dennison Plastic Bank Printed Fabric Labels are Helping Reduce Oceans Plastic

Published on June 7, 2019

Written by Avery Dennison

About a 1 minute read

Avery Dennison's partnership with Plastic Bank is closing the loop on social plastic. Read More...

Message on a Bottle: How One Expedition Is Engaging Communities to Learn About Plastic Waste

Published on June 7, 2019

Written by National Geographic

About a 6 minute read

The “Sea to Source: Ganges” expedition team engages communities to help them track plastic pollution with wooden drift cards. Read More...

Supply Chain

SB'19 Detroit: Transparency, Alliances Unsnarling the Tangled Webs We Weave

Published on June 6, 2019

Written by Mike Hower Mia Overall and Mandy McNeil

About a 14 minute read

SB'19 Detroit was full of rich discussions from brands, technology providers and alliances driving holistic changes in supply chains and other complex systems — and shining light on problems along the way. Read More...

Marketing & Communications

How Danone Is Putting Humanity Back Into Marketing

Published on June 6, 2019

About a 2 minute read

“It is not business-to-consumers, but human-to-human. The future is bright for marketing.” — Valérie Hernando-Presse Read More...

Consumer Behavior Change Marketing & Communications

#BrandsForGood, #Strawless Laying Groundwork for Sustainable Behavior Change

Published on June 6, 2019

Written by Lorraine Schuchart and Shannon Houde

About a 6 minute read

On Wednesday, day three of SB’19 Detroit, the focus was on collective brand efforts to create the significant shifts in consumer behavior necessary for The Good Life to become a reality. Read More...

Sustana: Recyclable and recycled paper products: Making a big difference for the planet

Published on June 6, 2019

Written by Sustana

About a 5 minute read

Over the past year, stories about trash have been making headlines around the world, bringing to light how much waste the developed world is producing. Read More...

”Delivering the Good Life of Tomorrow” — BASF at Sustainable Brands Detroit

Published on June 5, 2019

Written by BASF

About a 2 minute read

Detroit was the home of Sustainable Brands’ global flagship conference from June 3 through June 6, focusing on “Delivering the Good Life of Tomorrow”. About 2,500 participants were at the conference. BASF was the presenting sponsor and participant in various workshops and discussions. Read More...

Consumer Behavior Change Circular Economy Marketing & Communications

Brands Large and Small on Driving the Change They Wish to See in the World

Published on June 5, 2019

Written by Mike Hower Hope Freedman Lorraine Schuchart and Melissa Radiwon

About a 19 minute read

SB’19 Detroit was off to an engaging start this week, with powerhouses including Allbirds, Cisco, Eileen Fisher and Timberland comparing notes with rising craft brands and even Little Miss Flint on the most effective ways to continue to drive change toward a healthy, sustainable future. Read More...

Circular Economy

Sports World, CPG Brands Continue Charge Toward Sustainable Plastics Use

Published on June 5, 2019

About a 12 minute read

Announcements this week take skincare into refillable pods, set new standards designed to protect environment amid climate crisis, and increase recycled content in packaging. Read More...

Materials & Packaging

Rethinking Vinyl Today to Optimize for Tomorrow

Published on June 4, 2019

About a 3 minute read

We hear a lot about the use and alternatives of single-use plastic these days. But another type of plastic is embracing a new ambitious business model: Vinyl. Read More...

Supply Chain

MBDC, Toxnot Collaborate to Optimize Supply Chain, Material Transparency

Published on June 4, 2019

About a 2 minute read

An end-to-end solution — from supplier to sustainable product certification, designed to clean up products and global supply chains — goes live. Read More...

Organizational Governance

CDP: World’s Biggest Companies Face US$1T in Climate Change Risks

Published on June 4, 2019

About a 3 minute read

Study finds that financial sector companies see the most potential revenue (US$1.2T) from sustainable products & services, while also being exposed to almost 80% of all financial risk value. Read More...

AT&T Survey Finds Most Companies View Climate Change as a Priority, but Have Not Yet Evaluated the Risks

Published on June 3, 2019

Written by AT&T

About a 4 minute read

AT&T Shares Climate Change Data for Public Risk Analysis, Announces ‘Climate Resiliency Community Challenge’ in Southeast States Read More...

Circular Economy

There’s No Time to Waste, So Let’s Make Time for the Future

Published on June 3, 2019

Written by Mark Shamley

About a 4 minute read

When you hear the word “Tupperware,” do you picture leftovers in your grandmother’s fridge? Or perhaps 1960s housewives displaying towers of product at a “Tupperware Party?” It’s time to paint a new picture. Read More...

Marketing & Communications

Adobe, Pantone Launch Custom Colors to Inspire Ocean Conservation, Climate Action

Published on June 3, 2019

About a 6 minute read

The “Glowing Glowing Gone” campaign advocates for action for coral reef conservation by highlighting the global danger signaled by fluorescing corals. Read More...

Collaboration & Co-Creation Materials & Packaging

Collaborating for the Better: Helping Consumers Enjoy Convenience with a Clear Conscience

Published on June 3, 2019

Written by Jürgen Eizinger

About a 3 minute read

One of the biggest challenges today is to encourage both brands and consumers to opt for more sustainable alternatives. Collaboration and alliances with like-minded partners along the value chain can help solve the world’s most pressing environmental challenges. Read More...